Interestingly, there was an increase in the mRNA levels of slc1a3 (GLAST glutamate transporter) in the LFHINT group (F(5,40) = 4.56 p = 0.002) (Figure 7b), which could indicate an increased vulnerability to HI in the animals submitted to a LF diet that was prevented by HT. Here, SLC1A3 is linked to hematocrit.